'Nyanyian Bumi' is an international collaboration between local choreographer, Lim Pei Ern, and two renowned contemporary artists - Aco Ridwan, a rare practitioner of Sureq Galigo from Indonesia, and Atsuki Heki, a traditional Japanese dancer and choreographer. This nature inspired dance showcase incorporates cultural elements and artistic expression unique to each of the choreographers. The goal is to study the relationship between human and nature in the modernised world, when environmental awareness is being greatly discussed. We want to extend the reach of this message to our audience through performance art.

Junior Original Concert act as a significant part of Yamaha Music School activity which aims at providing young music composers under the age of 15 years old the avenue for self-expression through creating one's own music composition.

Samarpanam is a solo Bharata Natyam recital presented by Dr.Premalatha Thiagarajan. The pieces in this recital are arranged in a slightly modified margam (repertoire) format. This program was staged in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, early last year and is now being restaged in Kuala Lumpur. The choreographies for this solo margam was initially made by Kumari Suryakala, the International Dance Director of the Temple of Fine Arts, and Dr.Premalatha. Certain dance pieces have now been reworked for this staging with the artistic collaboration with Sri. Nimal Raj, the founder and principal of Natya Rajyam. This recital will be presented with live music accompaniment. '

Kurung: Trafficked” is a sequel project from ”Kurung” that happened in August 2017. “Kurung: Trafficked” is a project that touches the issue of human trafficking, and a fiction story how these victims are being held captive. The concept of this theater, will be trapped in an aquarium. The victims are trapped in an aquarium, which symbolizes “fishes at a market” concept. Besides than raising awareness on human trafficking and kidnapping, our stories are inspired by true events. The show will be held at Blackbox, Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPAC).

The story is about a journalist who is obsessed in solving a crime involving missing persons. He works with a retired inspector and an unidentified person throughout solving this case. Will he ever solve the case or the victims will be victimized forever?

The victims that were trapped are to be sold as sexual exploitation, forced labor and trafficking for organ. All are trapped, and they find themselves and each revealed their background and why they were taken.

The show is organized by Asterik Anak Seni Production, directed by Din Mawar, produced by Farah Kamsari. The script is written by Alif Adzham with the original idea by Farah Kamsari.

DPAC ticket entitles you to enjoy all our special savings* at DPAC's Partners at Empire Damansara! The Promotions is running until 31st December 2017! So, please hold on to your DPAC tickets and take this fabulous opportunity (valid for a one-time use and a week from the performance date itself at any partnership restaurant or shop for each ticket)! T&C apply.

Connecting the Dots by KlaviercussionDate/Time:

6 April 2018 (Fri), 8.00 PM

7 April 2018 (Sat), 8.00 PM

This debut duo recital will feature the collaboration and ensemble works of piano and percussion, alongside a chamber masterpiece by Bela Bartok - Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion with two guest artists Dr. Wang Ita (Pianist) and Ms. Yap Siu Yan (Percussionist).

The duo group “ Klaviercussion ” is formed in 2017 by Malaysian percussionist Yon Nian Shee and pianist Ko Chuan Li, with the aim of elevating public interest and appreciation of piano/percussion ensemble literature. They seek to present the innovative musical ideas and elements that contemporary composers portrayed through this peculiar instrumental combination.

This debut duo recital will feature the collaboration and ensemble works of piano and percussion, alongside a chamber masterpiece by Bela Bartok - Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion with two guest artists Dr. Wang Ita (Pianist) and Ms. Yap Siu Yan (Percussionist). The duo recital is named “Connecting the Dots” due to the percussive nature of piano and percussion, yet it possesses great potential to create sensitive and linear musical sound. The duo group “ Klaviercussion ” intends to present their collaborative work at numerous places locally and internationally every year.

Philharmonic Winds of Malaysia is a non-profit organization, founded in 2014, by a group of proficient musicians. Lead by our conductor and artistic director, Mr. Eric Lee, we aim to promote wind band music, while enhancing the art of wind playing amongst the community by creating a platform for wind players to perform. We had many concerts, workshops and tours from 2014 until now, including working with the international artists, such as Fung Ka Hing from Hong Kong and Bastien Baumet from France.We are proud to be invited to "The 20th Conference of the Asia and Pacific Band Directors' Association (APBDA)" which will held from 19th July till 22nd July 2018, in Hamamatsu City, Japan.

Have you ever really looked into the education system in Malaysia? Do you know what’s actually going on in rural areas like FELDA? IQ.Rock is an eye opening educational theatre that will bring your perspective deeper onto the education system in Malaysia. Typically, in rural areas, the word ‘education’ means almost nothing to the people there. This is because the “system” had them thinking that education is not to gain knowledge but merely a phase in life that most have to get through in order to get a certificate to work in factories. How messed up is that?

The play is set in FELDA because our playwright wants to show how jarring education is in rural areas especially in a place like FELDA as compared to the city. Based on what you've read above, the requirement to be a 'Peneroka FELDA' are basically being in the age group 21 to 50 years old, married and physically fit, no education background needed.Think. Read and think. What can possibly happen when we put these two groups of people out there, together? People in the city and people from the rural area.

MARY, an English teacher who have been dedicating most of her time teaching in schools in the city for the past 20 years. Mary had decided to teach at SMK Sri Serting hoping that she would make a difference there. This school is situated in a rural area in FELDA, Negeri Sembilan where the majority of the students there are not capable of passing their English exams as compared to students from other schools in Malaysia. Little did she know, the students there despised every single one of their former English teachers who have only committed to teaching them for about a month or two before she came around. Despite the differences in their backgrounds and ethnicity, Mary had to find a way to bond with the students. Along the way, she did not just teach them English but she made them realised the importance of trust, tolerance, sacrifice and friendship in life.

AZIM, an ordinary Form 5 student who goes to SMK Sri Serting in FELDA living a tough life always helping his father rubber tap in the morning before he goes to school. His parents are both illiterate and do not have knowledge in anything other than rubber tapping skills. Being the kind and understanding son Azim is, he tries his level best to help his father whenever he is able to although he had always wanted to leave his hometown to gain more knowledge. Unfortunately, he is unable to do so due to his family's financial constraint. What makes Azim stand out from his group of friends is that he takes initiative to read as much as he can whenever he can because reading is knowledge and knowledge is power.

The form 5 students in SMK Sri Serting are going to take SPM at the end of the year, and Mary has very little time ensure the students to score in English subject. With all the complications, different stands in teaching, different backgrounds and more complications in such a small village, can Mary change the students perspective about education? Will the students pass their SPM in flying colours? Will Azim break out from the FELDA area to pursue something bigger?

Young love wakes and warms in the summer sun as Danney and Sandi meet during a vacation by the beach. While the brilliant amber sun sets on the last day of summer, a new beginning unfolds. Can their brief summer romance withstand the test of time as their lives intertwine with high school mates, sassy Gabbie and bad boy Nick?Journey on a swishing and swinging good time with timeless themes about passing finals, finding friends and discovering one's true self.Relive the 1950s - the crossover generation- that screamed rebellion and rock & roll.

DiZang - The Musical is a work by Yang Wei Han, following the success of his highly-acclaimed musical, XuanZang: Journey to the West’.

The musical is based on the "Sutra of the GreatVows of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva" and the Bodhisattva’s spirit as it relates to the perplexities of modern life.

As Filial Piety and the Law of Cause & Effect are scorned and shunned, mankind faces increasing social unrest and panic.

The musical examines good and evil, right and wrong, the exasperating cycle of life and death, the toxic afflictions of greed, hatred and ignorance; and through an in-depth presentation of sights and sounds, it appraises the meaning of life.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s renowned great vow: "Until Hell is emptied, a Buddha I shall not be." It’s not just the evacuation of Hell, but the elimination of defilement in sentient beings! In truth, Heaven or Hell is but a notion away.